Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM AM · 26th Floor, Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee approved funding for two major road projects totaling over $3 million, authorized a parking management contract renewal with LAZ Parking, and accepted $150,000 in federal grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Two items were held for further review: a parking contract and a proposal to allow pedicab operations in the Country Club Plaza area.

Key Decisions

  • Lee's Summit Valley Garden Drive/Quarry Park Road Project - Property Condemnation Passed
  • Capital Improvements Grant Funding ($3,004,826) for Two Bridge Projects Passed
  • LAZ Parking Contract Renewal (Parking Management Services) Held for Further Review
  • Federal Grant Award ($150,000) for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Passed
  • Pedicab Operations at Country Club Plaza Held for Further Review
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. Any closed session may be held via teleconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. Applicants and citizens wishing to participate have the option of attending each meeting or they may do so through the videoconference platform ZOOM, using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968 ***Public Testimony is Limited to 2 Minutes***
  2. FIRST READINGS
  3. Public Works
  4. 260308 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Authorizing condemnation and taking of private property interests for public use for Street Right Of Way purposes, for the construction, location and maintenance of the Lee's Summit Valley Garden Drive/Quarry Park Road Project, in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; providing for the payment of just compensation therefore; authorizing continued negotiations and purchase by the Director of the Department of Public Works; authorizing the filing of the petition for condemnation by the City Attorney on behalf of the City; and directing the City Clerk to record this ordinance in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Jackson County, Missouri.
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass. to the Council, due back on 4/9/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. 260327 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Estimating revenue in the amount of $3,004,826.00 in the Capital Improvements Grant Fund; appropriating $1,237,500.00 to the Byram’s Ford Road Bridge over Round Grove Creek project; appropriating $1,767,326.00 to the Raytown Road over Lumpkins Fork project; designating requisitioning authority; recognizing the required local grant match; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass. to the Council, due back on 4/9/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. General Services
  7. 260312 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement services to execute a one-year contract renewal (EVP3425) that will exceed the $1,000,000.00 threshold with LAZ Parking, LLC to continue to provide specialized parking management services for Kansas City, Missouri parking operations, including garages, surface lots and on-street meters, enforcement and adjudication of parking tickets; authorizing the Director of Public Works to expend funds; authorizing the Manager of Procurement services to amend and extend the contract without City Council approval; and waiving the Section 2-1615(c) requirement for daily deposits.
    Ordinance
    Action: Hold on Agenda

    Hold on Agendato the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 4/14/2026

  8. 260319 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to exceed the $1,000,000.00 contract threshold on Piggyback contract (EVP4470) with Eagle Safe Surface Colorado Inc., dba Eagle & Myslik Inc. and Team Eagle LTD; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement Servies to amend the contract and exercise the City’s five one-year renewal options.
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

    Adv and Do Passto the Council due back on 4/9/2026

  9. Neighborhood Services
  10. 260325 Sponsor: Director of Neighborhood Services Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Accepting a $150,000.00 award of federal funds from the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, as part of its Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program, to fund the purchase of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hybrid or electric vehicles; estimating and appropriating revenue in the amount of $150,000.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub, Consent Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub, Consent. to the Council, due back on 4/9/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. HELD IN COMMITTEE
  12. 260296 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan Amending Chapter 76, Code of Ordinances, “Vehicles for Hire,” by repealing and replacing Section 76-266, “Prohibited acts,” for the purpose of permitting pedicab operations in the area commonly known as the Country Club Plaza.
    Ordinance
    Action: Hold on Agenda

    Hold on Agendato the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 4/14/2026

  13. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
  14. The City Clerk`s Office now has equipment for the hearing impaired for use with every meeting. To check out the equipment please see the secretary for each committee. Be prepared to leave your Driver`s License or State issued Identification Card with the secretary and she will give you the equipment. Upon returning the equipment your license will be returned.
  15. Adjournment